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MLB Game Preview · July 18, 2025

Cincinnati Reds at New York Mets

Current matchup information, probable starters, batting orders, and qualified game notes.

FinalCiti Field8:40 p.m.

Game at a glance

Cincinnati Reds visits New York Mets at Citi Field, with first pitch scheduled for 8:40 p.m.. Both batting orders are confirmed and listed below.

Batting orders

Cincinnati Reds

  1. 1TJ FriedlCFSeason—
  2. 2Matt McLain2BSeason—
  3. 3Elly De La CruzSSSeason—
  4. 4Austin HaysLFSeason—
  5. 5Spencer Steer1BSeason—
  6. 6Noelvi Marte3BSeason—
  7. 7Tyler StephensonDHSeason—
  8. 8Jose TrevinoCSeason—
  9. 9Santiago EspinalRFSeason—

New York Mets

  1. 1Francisco LindorSSSeason—
  2. 2Mark VientosDHSeason—
  3. 3Juan SotoRFSeason—
  4. 4Pete Alonso1BSeason—
  5. 5Brandon NimmoLFSeason—
  6. 6Ronny Mauricio3BSeason—
  7. 7Jeff McNeil2BSeason—
  8. 8Tyrone TaylorCFSeason—
  9. 9Luis TorrensCSeason—

Pitching matchup

Nick Lodolo is lined up for Cincinnati Reds, opposite Sean Manaea for New York Mets. The confirmed starters and batting orders shown here come from the latest official MLB game feed.

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